Sequoia Living Inc
89% goes to programs $10 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Sequoia Living Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1963, with $119,194,539 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
1525 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94109 EIN 94-1437728 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$119.2M
▲ 7.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$121.0M
Net assets
$214.2M
Employees
481
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $10 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Sequoia Living Inc: 89% to programs · $10 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Sequoia Living Inc: 21 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Sequoia Living Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Sequoia Living Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Sequoia living, inc. provides organizational structure and leadership to meet the needs and improve the quality of life of older persons by offering housing and programs.
What they do
San francisco senior center:daily programs and classes help in maintaining vitality through extended learning and socialization. an average of 50 classes/events per week provide knowledge enrichment and physical, emotional and spiritual health.congregate lunch program:in partnership with project open hand, 18,500 low cost, nutritious lunches were served at our two sites. better nutrition results in improved health for the elderly who might not otherwise cook nutritious meals for themselves. the average daily attendance for programs, classes and lunch is 240.case management:the downtown center provides ongoing case management and social work services. low income and medically at risk seniors receive temporary case management, home-care assistance and in-home personal care. 1,318 clients were served.health and wellness:the aquatic park fitness center is a studio for adults 55+. we provide cost effective fitness and recreation programs that support healthy living for the second half of life. an average of 33 classes per week range from fall prevention and arthritis management to strength and balance training and zumba. exercise equipment includes treadmills, elliptical machines, recumbent bicycles and weights. we are also he host site for the always active program, a health promotion program funded by the city and county of san francisco. located at the sala burton maritime museum building at aquatic park, the water's edge and view of the golden gate bridge provide a beautiful and serene backdrop for our programs.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1525 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94109
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $65.0M (FY2013) to $119.2M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $234.7MNet assets $214.2M
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$448.9M
Total liabilities
$234.7M
Net assets
$214.2M
Salaries & benefits
$45.0M
37% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,194,539▲7.3% | $120,987,756▲7.3% | $214,249,400▲9.9% | $448,906,798▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $111,034,455▼1.9% | $112,723,907▲7.7% | $194,868,278▲2.2% | $416,631,052▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $113,242,367▼9.4% | $104,652,167▼1.1% | $190,740,788▲5.4% | $422,410,239▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $125,018,618▲28.3% | $105,796,164▲20.1% | $180,969,371▲25.5% | $412,512,571▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $97,443,616▲22.1% | $88,084,768▲27.3% | $144,214,665▲80.6% | $385,107,797▲42.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $79,829,017▲8.8% | $69,210,187▲7.7% | $79,867,949▼5.0% | $270,494,642▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $73,390,817▲6.3% | $64,258,258▲2.3% | $84,091,717▲21.0% | $275,468,243▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $69,055,581▲3.9% | $62,818,792▼3.1% | $69,482,846▲10.5% | $264,316,499▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $66,438,369▼4.2% | $64,837,985▲0.6% | $62,892,464▲233% | $257,486,064▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $69,344,132▲6.7% | $64,450,084▲8.4% | $18,895,824▼43.7% | $196,947,900▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $65,015,684 | $59,451,410▲5.5% | $33,556,804▲333% | $203,487,819▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $56,370,422▲1.4% | -$14,417,588▲29.4% | $166,161,117▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $55,586,215▼2.3% | -$20,416,952▼229% | $158,433,053▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $56,902,705 | -$6,211,100 | $154,506,773 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Sara Mcvey — $608,060 (0.50% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Mcvey | President & Ceo | 33 | $608,060 |
| Charlie Shoemake | Chief Financial Officer | 33 | $399,417 |
| David Latina | Chief Business Development Officer | 30 | $372,640 |
| Martha Atwood | Chief Hr Officer & Cco, Secretary | 33 | $309,267 |
| Paul Friesen | Executive Director, Tamalpais | 40 | $292,996 |
| Suzanne Fairley | Executive Director, Portola Valley | 40 | $284,022 |
| Glen Alan Goddard | Executive Director, Ssf | 40 | $277,323 |
| Marc Shores | Vp of Operations and Finance | 30 | $269,095 |
| Elaine Liao | Vp Finance/controller | 40 | $253,214 |
| Paula Rathgaber-gomez | Vp of Sales and Marketing | 30 | $236,377 |
| Mark Mizuhara | Vp of Human Resources | 40 | $233,082 |
| Terence Tumbale | Administrator, the Tamalpais & Ssf | 40 | $231,709 |
| Zenaida Lorete | Spv Director of Sales | 40 | $230,596 |
| Kazuaki Takahashi | Vp of Facilities | 40 | $223,285 |
| Kevin Otterness | Ssf Director of Sales | 40 | $210,303 |
| Samir Patel -director of | Business Apps & Data Analysis | 40 | $195,863 |
| Janine Timoteo | Rn Tam | 40 | $195,149 |
| Calvin Groeneweg | Vp of Risk Mgmt & Clinical Services | 40 | $194,934 |
| Steve Hieger -chief Information | Systems Officer (thru 5/24) | 40 | $163,695 |
| Carl Gordon Howie | Board Member | 0.7 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| C J Reed Construction | Construction | $3,782,841 |
| Nelson T Lewis Construction Inc | Construction | $3,258,473 |
| Siemens Industry Inc | Technology | $2,265,072 |
| Hyaxiom Inc | Green Energy | $1,222,555 |
| Woodside & Portola Private Patrol | Security Services | $1,062,936 |
Grants received · $1.2M total
18 grants to Sequoia Living Inc totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| AARP Foundation | Grant to support aarp foundation's experience corps program | 2024 | $97,553 |
| AARP Foundation | Grant to support aarp foundation's experience corps program | 2023 | $79,398 |
| The San Diego Foundation | Experience corps bay area expansion | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $6,000 |
| AARP Foundation | Donation to support aarp foundation's experience corps program | 2021 | $122,000 |
| AARP Foundation | Grant to support aarp foundation's experience corps program | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $7,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $7,000 |
| AARP Foundation | Grant to support aarp foundation's experience corps program | 2019 | $230,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2019 | $7,000 |
| AARP Foundation | Grant to support aarp foundation's experience corps program | 2018 | $77,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For the tomorrow fund, the tamalpais. | 2017 | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | For the tomorrow fund, the tamalpais. | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Supporting families | 2015 | $209,904 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sequoia Living Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sequoia Living Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1437728, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sequoia Living Inc's EIN?
- Sequoia Living Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1437728.
- How much revenue does Sequoia Living Inc report?
- Sequoia Living Inc reported $119,194,539 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sequoia Living Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Sequoia Living Inc spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sequoia Living Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Sequoia Living Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sequoia Living Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sequoia Living Inc's latest Form 990 is $608,060, paid to Sara Mcvey (President & Ceo).
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Data for Sequoia Living Inc (EIN 94-1437728) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.